LIFE GROUPS
CITY LIFE CHURCH
2026 Spring LIFE GROUPS Sign-Up Form
Start Date: Life Groups will start the week of Sunday, Feb. 1,2026
End Date: All Life Groups will wrap up on or by the week of Sunday, April 26, 2026
HUNGER & HABITS
Tuesday Mornings
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
Leaders: Pastor Phil & Co-Leader
Where: Youth Room
About: Satisfy the hunger and create the habit of daily Bible reading. Jump into The Bible Recap (New Testament, chronological reading plan) with us—for a simple, high-impact, Life Group where we’ll follow a daily reading plan that puts the story of Jesus and the early church in sequence. Additionally, there is a short recap (podcast or video) that is engaging and helpful. Each week we’ll gather to talk it through, ask real questions, encourage one another, and keep steady momentum—perfect if you’ve struggled to stay consistent or you’re ready for a fresh start of diving into God’s Word.
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
Leaders: Pastor Phil & Co-Leader
Where: Youth Room
About: Satisfy the hunger and create the habit of daily Bible reading. Jump into The Bible Recap (New Testament, chronological reading plan) with us—for a simple, high-impact, Life Group where we’ll follow a daily reading plan that puts the story of Jesus and the early church in sequence. Additionally, there is a short recap (podcast or video) that is engaging and helpful. Each week we’ll gather to talk it through, ask real questions, encourage one another, and keep steady momentum—perfect if you’ve struggled to stay consistent or you’re ready for a fresh start of diving into God’s Word.
I AM CITY LIFE
Wednesday Evenings
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m
Leader: Pastor Phil & Co-leader
Where: Upstairs in Suite 2B
About: This Life Group is designed to help City Lifers understand who they are in Christ and how they fit into his Body. You will enter a discernment process to understand your spiritual gifts, personality, abilities, and how God has wired you to uniquely serve his kingdom. This is one of our core classes.
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m
Leader: Pastor Phil & Co-leader
Where: Upstairs in Suite 2B
About: This Life Group is designed to help City Lifers understand who they are in Christ and how they fit into his Body. You will enter a discernment process to understand your spiritual gifts, personality, abilities, and how God has wired you to uniquely serve his kingdom. This is one of our core classes.
BRIDGING FAITH:
Parents as Disciple-Makers
Wednesday Evenings
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m
Leader: Adam Lipscomb & Kim Meles
Where: Youth Room
About: God uses—has always used—families to change the world. Faith is formed as families go out into the world on mission with God and return home to nurture faith and invite God into the rhythm of home life. This course will help parents develop four key areas to help their children: building a Restorative Community, putting Faith in Action, creating a family Rule of Life, and sharing their Family Story.
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m
Leader: Adam Lipscomb & Kim Meles
Where: Youth Room
About: God uses—has always used—families to change the world. Faith is formed as families go out into the world on mission with God and return home to nurture faith and invite God into the rhythm of home life. This course will help parents develop four key areas to help their children: building a Restorative Community, putting Faith in Action, creating a family Rule of Life, and sharing their Family Story.
TRY SOFTER
Wednesday Evenings
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m
Leader: Jackie Ribbe & Tracy Maher
Where: Gathering Room
About: Feeling worn down, stressed, or stuck in survival mode? We will read through the book, Try Softer, by Aundi Kolber. This is a practical, Bible-based approach to emotional health that’s useful for everyday life–both for men and women. This is about learning sustainable tools to handle stress, anxiety, and pressure in healthier ways. Each week includes simple, real-life practices you can actually use. If you’re looking for practical growth, honest conversation, and tools that work in real life, this group is for you.
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m
Leader: Jackie Ribbe & Tracy Maher
Where: Gathering Room
About: Feeling worn down, stressed, or stuck in survival mode? We will read through the book, Try Softer, by Aundi Kolber. This is a practical, Bible-based approach to emotional health that’s useful for everyday life–both for men and women. This is about learning sustainable tools to handle stress, anxiety, and pressure in healthier ways. Each week includes simple, real-life practices you can actually use. If you’re looking for practical growth, honest conversation, and tools that work in real life, this group is for you.
RECOVERY:
Overcoming Addiction
Wednesday Evenings
Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Leaders: Stacy Jenkins & Matt Emery
Location: Sanctuary
About: This 12-step-based recovery group has biblical foundations and will teach, discuss, and apply those principles to life and the recovery journey. This is open to all men and women.
Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Leaders: Stacy Jenkins & Matt Emery
Location: Sanctuary
About: This 12-step-based recovery group has biblical foundations and will teach, discuss, and apply those principles to life and the recovery journey. This is open to all men and women.
ADVENTURE CLUB
Kids’ Discipleship Night
Wednesday Evenings
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Leaders: Sara Vander Velde & Team
Location: Kid City
About: Adventure Club is our Wednesday evening children’s programming for kids ages kindergarten through fifth grade. We will explore ways God made us for this world through sports, art, and adventure! Kindergarten-5th Grade (Childcare for Infant-Preschool available if signed-up)
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Leaders: Sara Vander Velde & Team
Location: Kid City
About: Adventure Club is our Wednesday evening children’s programming for kids ages kindergarten through fifth grade. We will explore ways God made us for this world through sports, art, and adventure! Kindergarten-5th Grade (Childcare for Infant-Preschool available if signed-up)
DANCE CLUB
ages 5-5th gr.
Wednesday Evenings
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Leaders: Miracle Kraker
Location: Kid City
About: This spring the Dance Club will focus on putting together a choreographed dance to perform for the church. Dance Club is open to all children ages 5 through 5th grade. We invite those who are passionate about using the talent of dance to worship God to join us in learning basic and advanced dance skills this spring!
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Leaders: Miracle Kraker
Location: Kid City
About: This spring the Dance Club will focus on putting together a choreographed dance to perform for the church. Dance Club is open to all children ages 5 through 5th grade. We invite those who are passionate about using the talent of dance to worship God to join us in learning basic and advanced dance skills this spring!
HUNGER & HABITS
Thursday Mornings
Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Leaders: Pastor Phil & Co-Leader
Where: Youth Room
About: Satisfy the hunger and create the habit of daily Bible reading. Jump into The Bible Recap (New Testament, chronological reading plan) with us—for a simple, high-impact, Life Group where we’ll follow a daily reading plan that puts the story of Jesus and the early church in sequence. Additionally, there is a short recap (podcast or video) that is engaging and helpful. Each week we’ll gather to talk it through, ask real questions, encourage one another, and keep steady momentum—perfect if you’ve struggled to stay consistent or you’re ready for a fresh start of diving into God’s Word.
Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Leaders: Pastor Phil & Co-Leader
Where: Youth Room
About: Satisfy the hunger and create the habit of daily Bible reading. Jump into The Bible Recap (New Testament, chronological reading plan) with us—for a simple, high-impact, Life Group where we’ll follow a daily reading plan that puts the story of Jesus and the early church in sequence. Additionally, there is a short recap (podcast or video) that is engaging and helpful. Each week we’ll gather to talk it through, ask real questions, encourage one another, and keep steady momentum—perfect if you’ve struggled to stay consistent or you’re ready for a fresh start of diving into God’s Word.
City Life Church
574 Division Ave. S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503